Kisumu County

County Profile · Republic of Kenya

Kisumu County

Kisumu County is headquartered in Kisumu, and comprises of the following sub-counties; Kisumu Central, Kisumu East, Kisumu West, Muhoroni, Nyakach, Nyando, Seme and its neighbouring counties are Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Kericho, Homa Bay, Lake Victoria. Kisumu main economic activities are Fishing, port services, manufacturing, rice, sugarcane, trade, tourism.

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7   Sub-Counties 7   Constituencies 37   Wards 66   Locations 174   Sub-Locations
703   Primary Schools 172   Senior Schools 85   TVET Colleges 3   Universities 70   Clinics 81   Dispensaries 258   Health Centers 21   Hospitals 24   SHGs 87   Tour Guides/Drivers 16   Tour Operators 221   Accomodations 621   Polling Centers 606,754   Voters

The brief

About Kisumu County

Kisumu County lies on the northeastern shores of Lake Victoria, bordering Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Kericho, Homa Bay and Nyamira counties. Kisumu City is the county headquarters and Kenya's third-largest city. The county enjoys a warm climate, fertile plains and an extensive lakeshore supporting fishing, agriculture and commerce. Manufacturing, transport, tourism, healthcare and education are major economic sectors. Attractions include Dunga Wetlands, Kit Mikayi and the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary. Historically, Kisumu developed as a major railway terminus and port, becoming one of Kenya's leading commercial and industrial centres. Kisumu Sub-Counties are:

Kisumu Central Kisumu East Kisumu West Muhoroni Nyakach Nyando Seme

Population
1,155,574
Male (49%)
567,158
Female (52%)
600,878
Area
2,085 km²
Sub-counties
7
Capital
Kisumu

01 · Learning

Education

Kisumu County

Statistics

Primary schools
703
Secondary schools
172
TVET Colleges
85
University/Colleges
3

Institutions and News

Featured Educational Institutions

Obuon Primary School

East Nyakach · Public · Mixed

Kit Mikayi Special Unit Primary School

East Seme · Public · Mixed

Oluti Primary School

East Seme · Public · Mixed

Latest Educational News

Live · Google News

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:38:27 GMT
    Mama Rachel Ruto brings dignity and opportunity to Lwala Kadawa - KBC Digital

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:45:00 GMT
    Where Can Grade 10 Learners Study STEM? Full List of Senior Schools and Subject Combinations - The Kenya Times

    Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:27:31 GMT
    Kisumu County Education Bill passes third reading, proposes 2 percent of county budget for scholarships and bursaries - Education News

    Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Virtual labs to bridge science equipment gap in Kisumu schools - Kenya News Agency

02 · Wellbeing

Health

Kisumu County

Statistics

Medical Clinics
70
Health Centres
258
Dispensaries
81
Hospitals
21

Institutions and News

Featured Health Institutions

Tuungane Youth Centre (Kisumu East)

Township, Southern · Kisumu East

Disciples of Mercy Clinic

Kajulu East, Konya · Kisumu East

Manyuanda Health Centre

South West Seme, East Kadinga · Kisumu West

Latest Health News

Live · Google News

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:30:00 GMT
    Kisumu designates Victoria hospital for cancer and sickle cell screening - the-star.co.ke

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:00:10 GMT
    First Lady Rachel Ruto flags off relief supplies to 39 Kisumu schools - KBC Digital

    Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
    Kisumu: Pregnant woman dies after being turned away from hospital amid health workers' strike - Citizen Digital

    Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:41:00 GMT
    Kisumu health facilities put on alert amid fears of flash floods - standardmedia.co.ke

03 · Enterprise

Enterprise

Kisumu County

Statistics

Insurance
12437
Tourism
324
Investment
0
Others
0

Institutions and News

Featured Enterprises

Strauss Insurance Agencies

Agency · Kenya

Talos Insurance Agency

Agency · Kenya

Hillary Josiah Mwangi

Agent · Kenya

Latest Business News

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    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT
    US offers Kenya factories in proposed Sh8trn minerals deal - businessdailyafrica.com

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT
    Kenyan Treasury struggles with $18bn pensions bill - The EastAfrican

    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:59:14 GMT
    Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses - BBC

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 GMT
    US tech giants flag Kenya investment risks - Daily Nation

04 · Development

Development

Kenya County

Statistics

PBOs
15291
SHGs
24
CBOs
0
Church
0

Organizations and News

Featured Organizations

Women Network For Change

Non-Profit · Kenya

The Elizabeth Queen Foundation

Non-Profit · Kenya

Samaritan Development Programmes

Non-Profit · Kenya

Latest Development News

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    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:31:07 GMT
    Call for Applications: Street Families Rehabilitation Programmes (Kenya) - fundsforNGOs

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:16:09 GMT
    Duale urges sustainable financing to strengthen Kenya’s health system - KBC Digital

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:07:16 GMT
    𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 (𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢.𝟳𝟮 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯) - facebook.com

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:28:51 GMT
    Volleyball drives positive change in Githurai community in Kenya - FIVB

05 · Politics

Politics

Kenya County

Statistics

Constituencies
7
Wards
37
Polling Centers
621
Voters
606,754

Politics and News

Featured Polling Stations

Latest Political News

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    Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT
    Let ideas, not tribe, define Kenya’s politics - Daily Nation

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:45:16 GMT
    Shahbal defies Ruto, quits ODM over Mombasa gubernatorial race - NTV Kenya

    Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT
    Kenya: How politics and state interference hinder essential police force overhaul - The Africa Report

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:10:40 GMT
    Kenya: Crackdown on foreign traders prompts xenophobia fears - dw.com